The England Under-21 international has put pen to paper on a deal at Turf Moor that runs until January.

The news comes after Burnley earlier on Monday wrapped up the permanent capture of Scotland forward George Boyd from Hull on a three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee reported to be £3m.

Loan spells last term with two other Championship sides, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough, followed, and now he has the chance to feature in the Barclays Premier League for the first time.

Many players not in contention for a first-team place have left on loan - 22 in all after Marco van Ginkel, the midfielder who spent most of last season out with a serious knee injury, joined Torres at the San Siro.

It follows the news that the Blues are still pondering a stunning late move for Roma star Mattia Destro.